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Slovenian presidential candidate Natasa Pirc Musar speaks to the media during the second round of presidential elections in Radomlje, Slovenia, November 13, 2022. REUTERS/Borut Zivulovic
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Sonja Lokar

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Sonja Lokar

Sonja Lokar is a sociologist and a specialist in political party development, social welfare state issues and gender issues. She has published more than 300 articles in Slovene, Croat, English, French and German languages. She was active as a researcher and political analyst.

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